Joe Krivak Obituary

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Joe Krivak, Maryland's football coach from 1987-91, has died. He was 77.

The school said he died Tuesday night.

Krivak was quarterbacks coach for Bobby Ross in the 1980s, working with Boomer Esiason, Frank Reich and Stan Gelbaugh. After Ross left for Georgia Tech after the 1986 season, Krivak was promoted to head coach.

Maryland went 20-34-2 under Krivak, who resigned after the 1991 season.

His best year at Maryland was in 1990, when the Terrapins went 6-5-1 and tied Louisiana Tech in the Independence Bowl. Maryland went 2-9 in 1991, and Mark Duffner took over as coach.

Current Maryland athletic director Kevin Anderson says of Krivak: "He tutored some of the most prolific quarterbacks to play in College Park and helped develop them for future success in the NFL."

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Joe Krivak, Maryland's football coach from 1987-91, has died. He was 77.

The school said he died Tuesday night.

Krivak was quarterbacks coach for Bobby Ross in the 1980s, working with Boomer Esiason, Frank Reich and Stan Gelbaugh. After Ross left for Georgia Tech after the 1986 season, Krivak was promoted to head coach.

Maryland went 20-34-2 under Krivak, who resigned after the 1991 season.

His best year at Maryland was in 1990, when the Terrapins went 6-5-1 and tied Louisiana Tech in the Independence Bowl. Maryland went 2-9 in 1991, and Mark Duffner took over as coach.

Current Maryland athletic director Kevin Anderson says of Krivak: "He tutored some of the most prolific quarterbacks to play in College Park and helped develop them for future success in the NFL."

Guest Book Highlights

"so sorry for the death of your loved one.Take comfort in knowing that the scriptures bring us comfort during times such as these.Matt.5:7{happy are the mericiful since they will be shown mercy}....md"

"Joe was always nice to my husband and me during the 16 years we spent at Maryland. We would see him with Colonel Fields and Tommy Marcos at Tommy's restaurant. Please accept our sincere condolences on his passing. Debbie Yow and Dr. William Bowden"

"Judy and I were unaware of Joe's illness and we express sympathy to Jeannie and the family at his passing. Joe was a really fine person committed to his players and the University. May he rest in peace. - Chuck Sturtz"

"jeanne and family - our thoughts and prayers, as well as the people in weirton, are going your way during this sad time - God's Blessings, Tom and Mary Ann (Debnar) Poole"

"I am truly sorry to learn of Coach's passing....my thoughts and prayers go to all. He was truly a great man and mentor."- Bill Triplett (Webster, NY)

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